Sr. Audit Accountant

Sr. Audit Accountant

Position Description
Join a high impact accounting and consulting team providing mission critical support to a federal agency. At CGI Federal, we're seeking experienced Senior Accountants who thrive in a collaborative, positive work environment and are eager to contribute to a federal audit and remediation mission.

In this role, you'll apply your deep knowledge of the U.S. Standard General Ledger, Government Accounting Standards, GAAP, and OMB guidance to help the agency strengthen its financial operations. You'll lead root cause analysis of audit findings, develop and track Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and support the remediation of Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs). This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by directly contributing to the agency's efforts to achieve a clean audit opinion.

While extensive ERP experience isn't required, familiarity with federal financial systems—such as Momentum or Oracle—will be beneficial in supporting audit and remediation activities. Success in this role also requires excellent communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with both team members and federal clients to support effective collaboration and coordination.

Your future duties and responsibilities:
The Federal Accountant will provide technical financial management, audit support, and internal controls expertise to support a federal agency in its financial statement audit. This role focuses on supporting the end to end audit lifecycle, addressing Notices of Findings & Recommendations (NFRs) through Corrective Action Plans, and helping the agency strengthen its internal control environment in alignment with federal financial management standards (OMB A 123, FMFIA, FFMIA, GAAP).

Your future duties and responsibilities
. Lead/ support financial statement audit activities, including audit requests, , walkthroughs, and PBC (Provided By Client) items.
. Lead /assist in root cause analysis of audit findings; develop, track, and implement Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to remediate NFRs.
. Collaborate with federal stakeholders, auditors, and internal teams to document processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures.
. Lead / Perform internal controls testing (design and operating effectiveness) under OMB Circular A 123.
. Evaluate existing business processes and identify GAPs with government regulations, improve the processes to support audit readiness, compliance, and operational efficiency.
. Prepare high quality workpapers, audit response packages/ deliverables, and audit recommendation implementation evidence supporting documentation for auditors.
. Assist in data analysis, financial reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports aligned to federal financial accounting standards.
. Support training and change management efforts related to internal controls, audit requirements, and financial management improvements.
. Track and report status of NFR remediation, CAP milestones, and audit requests to agency leadership.
. Effectively utilize audit related systems and tools, including Audit Response Tool, PBC (Provided By Client) coordination platforms, Corrective Action Plan Management System

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
. Strong working knowledge of federal financial regulations including OMB A 123, GAO Green Book, Treasury FAST Book, and GAAP.
. Experience supporting financial statement audits, audit readiness, or remediation of NFRs.
. Proficient experience with financial systems, reconciliations, and documentation standards.
. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem solving skills.
. Expertise in at least one of the following processes:
. Grants Accounting/ Grants Management
. Financial Reporting
. Trust (Obligations and Liability)
. Budget
. Payroll
. Procurement

Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
. CPA, CGFM, CDFM, or other relevant professional certifications.
. Experience with federal ERP systems (e.g., Momentum, Oracle, SAP, DAI).
. Experience with business analytics or intelligence

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $79,600.00 $172,400.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs

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